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QJEEM21Chacdb: JEE Main 2021 Chemistry - Class 12 JEEM21Chacdb Solution: The major components of German Silver are :
The major components of German Silver are :
Multiple Choice Options
- A Zn, Ni and Ag
- B Cu, Zn and Ni
- C Cu, Zn and Ag
- D Ge, Cu and Ag
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Composition of German Silver 56% Cu + 24% Zn + 20% Ni
Note :
Note :
| Alloys | Composition |
|---|---|
| Brass | 60% Cu + 40% Zn |
| Bronze | 75-90% Cu + 10-25% Sn |
| Gun-metal | 90% Cu + 8% Sn + 2% Zn |
| Aluminium bronze | 90% Cu + 10% Al |
| Monel metal | 30% Cu + 67% Ni + 3% (Fe + Mn) |
| German Silver | 56% Cu + 24% Zn + 20% Ni |
| Manganin | 78-86% Cu + 13-18% Mn + 1-4% Ni |
| Bell metal | 80% Cu + 20% Sn |
| Constantan | 60% Cu + 40% Ni |